The Best Episodes Written By Yukito Kizawa

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Owarimonogatari: Ougi Dark (3)

   S0:E418/13/2017

   After being exposed, Ougi is about to be engulfed by the darkness, but Koyomi refuses to give up on her and Meme reappears in the nick of time to save them.

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   #2 - Owarimonogatari: Mayoi Hell (1)

   S0:E358/12/2017

   March 13th, the morning of college entrance exams. Koyomi Araragi has died due to Izuko Gaen. Mayoi Hachikuji was waiting for him in the afterlife, and guides him towards an unknown destination. Koyomi would have never thought that this certain someone would be waiting for him there.

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   #3 - Owarimonogatari: Mayoi Hell (2)

   S0:E368/12/2017

   Mayoi takes Koyomi to meet Teori, who offers him a way to return to the world of the living. Koyomi is in doubt about accepting his offer, as he believes others like Mayoi are more worthy of reviving than him, until he comes with a surprising decision.

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   #4 - Owarimonogatari: Hitagi Rendez-vous (1)

   S0:E378/12/2017

   Now fully human again, Koyomi is called by Hitagi for a date, as they spend some time together, Koyomi has a vision of Ougi.

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   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #5 - Owarimonogatari: Hitagi Rendez-vous (2)

   S0:E388/12/2017

   Koyomi and Hitagi spend the rest of the date bonding further. Once back home, Koyomi has another encounter with Ougi.

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   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #6 - Owarimonogatari: Ougi Dark (1)

   S0:E398/13/2017

   Gaen assembles Koyomi, Shinobu, Mayoi and Yozuru and reveals that Ougi is the responsible for some of the previous ordeals they faced.

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   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #7 - Owarimonogatari: Ougi Dark (2)

   S0:E408/13/2017

   To stop Ougi from meddling further, Koyomi has a final confrontation with her.

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   9.0/10(3 votes)

   #8 - Zoku Owarimonogatari: Koyomi Reverse (4)

   S0:E456/8/2019

   Koyomi meets the Shinobu of this world; as they converse, she reveals to him his powerful influence on the mirror world.

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   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - Zoku Owarimonogatari: Koyomi Reverse (6)

   S0:E476/22/2019

   To put together the final pieces of the puzzle, Koyomi makes one final stop at his now-former high school to meet perhaps the most important piece of that puzzle.

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    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #10 - My Hero

    S3:E243/31/2019

    Carrying the hopes of Cardinal, Eugeo, and Alice in his heart, Kirito stands yet again and visualizes the Black Swordsman, the top player who cleared SAO. For the sake of everyone he’s encountered in this world, Kirito, faces off with Administrator.

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    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Swordsman's Pride

    S3:E811/25/2018

    Kirito finds himself in a duel against the Elite Disciple Volo Levantein, using real swords. As the curious crowd looks on, Kirito is encouraged by Sortiliena, and the duel begins.

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    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Battle of the Knights

    S4:E611/17/2019

    The Final Load Test has begun, and the Eastern Gate has collapsed. Incited by Gabriel, now Emperor Vecta, the massive army of the land of darkness pushes on towards the Human Empire.

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    8.5/10(48 votes)

    #13 - The World of Swords

    S1:E17/8/2012

    It's launch day for one of the most highly-anticipated video games of all time. Join the character "Kirito" as he begins his journey in the virtual world of Sword Art Online.

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    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Truce

    S3:E172/3/2019

    When Kirito and Alice both unleash the Perfect Weapon Control art in the Cloudtop Garden, the impact rips a hole into the seemingly impregnable Central Cathedral wall, which sends them both flying outside.

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    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #15 - The Legendary Hero

    S3:E182/10/2019

    Eugeo reaches the ninetieth floor of the Central Cathedral, which turns out to be a vast bathing area. The perplexed Eugeo encounters Bercouli Synthesis One soaking in the bath. Meanwhile, Kirito and Alice are still climbing the Central Cathedral wall.

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    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #16 - The Night Before Battle

    S4:E511/10/2019

    Resolved to fight for humankind, Alice joins the forces of the Human Empire, bringing Kirito with her. But while the forces of darkness boast overwhelming numbers, only thirteen Integrity Knights are available to fight for the Human Empire.

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    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #17 - The Seal of the Right Eye

    S3:E192/24/2019

    Seeing Alice’s reaction when he mentioned the name Selka, Kirito decides to tell her the truth about the Integrity Knights. Meanwhile, after being knocked unconscious during his battle with Bercouli, Eugeo awakes on the top floor of the cathedral.

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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Hitagi End (6)

    S3:E2312/29/2013

    Kaiki proceeds to deceive Nadeko Sengoku. However, Nadeko with surprising ease sees through Kaiki's lies and attacks with numerous white snakes. What will be coming last out of the tongue of a con artist near death–a lie, or the truth?

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    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #19 - The End of the World

    S1:E1410/7/2012

    Game over.

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    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Nobleman's Responsibilities

    S3:E912/2/2018

    Now an Elite Disciple along with Kirito, Eugeo struggles with the question of what he should infuse in his sword so he can become stronger. When he's taunted by First-Seat Elite Disciple Raios and Second-Seat Humbert, Eugeo decides to accept Humbert's request for a duel.

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    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Ruler and Mediator

    S3:E131/6/2019

    Kirito and Eugeo have been rescued by the young girl, Cardinal, who has secluded herself inside the Central Cathedral’s Great Library. Cardinal explains to Kirito how the Axiom Church and the Taboo Index came to be, starting with Administrator’s past.

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    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #22 - Dark Territory

    S4:E411/3/2019

    Shasta, commander of the Dark Territory's dark knights, had intended to use Administrator's death as a chance for peace with the Human Empire. But his plans are thwarted by Emperor Vecta's return to the land of darkness.

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    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #23 - The Sage of the Library

    S3:E1212/23/2018

    Kirito and Eugeo escape from their cell, only to find their way blocked by Eldrie Synthesis Thirty-One, under orders from Alice to lie in wait for them. Kirito and Eugeo struggle against him until Eugeo realizes that he's seen Eldrie somewhere before.

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    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #24 - The 32nd Knight

    S3:E213/10/2019

    Standing in Kirito and Alice's way is Eugeo, who's undergone the Synthesis Ritual and become an Integrity Knight. Kirito is rattled, until Alice admonishes him into resolving to fight Eugeo with everything he's got.

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    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Tsubasa Cat (2)

    S1:E129/25/2009

    Koyomi is over the moon when Hitagi announces their first date will finally happen. But on the day of, he finds that she is not the only one there.

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